Laborer (Quarry)

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Stowe (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two retirement plans

ESOP

Company matched 401(k)

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Construction Laborer to support blasting and site work in Vermont. The role requires safety-minded individuals who can work outdoors in varying weather, lift up to 100 lbs, perform manual labor, and travel as needed.

Starting pay is $18–$20 per hour with travel stipends and a strong benefits package for eligible employees. Responsibilities include following safety procedures, unloading materials, learning blasting site operations, and attending safety

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record and own transportation.
• Must successfully pass ATF screenings.
• Experience in construction labor and heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company safety procedures and policies.
• Perform physical labor outdoors in varying weather.
• Submit weekly time cards accurately and on time.
• Learn safety aspects of blasting site operations.
• Load and unload materials and assist on job sites.
• Attend safety meetings and participate in job briefings.

Skills

Physical labor

Outdoor work

Safety minded

Time management

Job description

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. As a majority Employee Owned company we provide a unique and generous array of benefits including two retirement plans, an Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and company matched 401(k). In addition to health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, we also offer training and development opportunities. The sky is the limit, come rock your career at MD&B!

Our core values of Respect, Fairness, Honesty, and Responsibility provide a firm cultural foundation as we relate to customers and each other as we Make it Happen!

Starting Pay: $18 - $20/per hour, plus stipends for travel!

Do you have experience in construction? Do you want to learn the drilling and blasting industry with a stable, growing, majority employee-owned company? If you answered YES to these questions, then we want to meet you! Must be able to perform job specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators. Individuals must be safety-minded and able to work well outdoors in varying weather environments. Out of town/state travel and overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Must adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies


• Physical agility


• Submit the following records to Blaster/Foreman on a Weekly basis: Accurate and Signed Time Card


• Ability to quickly learn safety aspects of working construction sites and working around explosives


• Ability to take direction and perform construction laboring activities


• Ability to work unsupervised occasionally


• Pump blast holes dry with water pump


• Load and unload explosives from truck


• Carry buckets of stemming stone to stem blast holes


• Maintain clean and organize job site


• Other duties as assigned


• Attend all meetings


• Participate in monthly Foreman, periodic safety and job meetings as needed


• Participate in daily heads up safety meetings

Physical Requirements

Position requires proficiency to work at a steady pace on uneven and loose surfaces outside

Ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 5% of time

Ability to lift 50lbs, 50% of the time

Stooping and bending 60 – 70% of the time

Ability To Perform Essential Functions Of The Position

Position requires proficiency to work at a steady pace on uneven and loose surfaces outside

Qualifications

Valid Drivers License with good driving record and own transportation (out of town/state travel required)

Must successfully pass ATF screenings

Experience With Construction Labor And Heavy Equipment Preferred

Ability to learn and develop skills to later perform higher level task